Mad City(1997)
“One man will make a mistake. The other will make it a spectacle.”
Overview
A misguided museum guard who loses his job and then tries to get it back at gunpoint is thrown into the fierce world of ratings-driven TV gone mad.
Director
Costa-Gavras
Studio
Arnold Kopelson Productions
Budget
$50M
Revenue
$11M
Cast
John Travolta
as Sam Baily
Dustin Hoffman
as Max Brackett
Mia Kirshner
as Laurie Callahan
Alan Alda
as Kevin Hollander
Robert Prosky
as Lou Potts
Blythe Danner
as Mrs. Banks
William Atherton
as Dohlen
Ted Levine
as Lemke
Milton Davis Jr.
as The Kids
Bill Nunn
as Cliff Williams
John Landis
as Doctor
William O'Leary
as CTN Junior Executive
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Movie Facts
Release Year
1997
Runtime
1h 54m
Language
English
Rating
6.3 / 10
Budget
$50M
Box Office
$11M
Production Companies
Arnold Kopelson Productions • Warner Bros. Pictures • Punch Productions
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Mad City?▼
Check the "Where to Watch" section above for current streaming platforms, rental options, and purchase links for Mad City (1997).
What is Mad City about?▼
A misguided museum guard who loses his job and then tries to get it back at gunpoint is thrown into the fierce world of ratings-driven TV gone mad.
Who directed Mad City?▼
Mad City was directed by Costa-Gavras and released in 1997. It is a thriller, drama film.
How long is Mad City?▼
Mad City has a runtime of 1 hours and 54 minutes (114 minutes total).
Who stars in Mad City?▼
The cast of Mad City includes John Travolta as Sam Baily, Dustin Hoffman as Max Brackett, Mia Kirshner as Laurie Callahan, Alan Alda as Kevin Hollander, Robert Prosky as Lou Potts and more.
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